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A Webinar Jointly Sponsored by
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center
(on behalf of the Massachusetts Act Early Program)
Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center
(on behalf of the Massachusetts Act Early Program)
Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care
Developmental Screening in Massachusetts
An Alliance between Early Childhood Programs and Pediatricians
Archived 40 Minute Webinar
For public viewing at no cost.
An Alliance between Early Childhood Programs and Pediatricians
Archived 40 Minute Webinar
For public viewing at no cost.
Did you know that many children may not be receiving developmental screening?
Be part of the solution for your patients! Attend this webinar and learn:
- Despite the benefits of early intervention, many children’s developmental delays are not identified early enough for children to benefit optimally from these interventions.
- Without routine screening, only an estimated 30% of U.S. children with developmental issues will be identified before they reach kindergarten.
Be part of the solution for your patients! Attend this webinar and learn:
- How state Coordinated Family and Community Engagement programs (CFCEs) working with families are using Ages & Stages Questionnaire screening tools to monitor development in young children in community settings.
- Which MassHealth CBHI-approved screening tools you can use in your practice as complementary measures to chart your patients’ development, and how to refer children for further evaluation at the first sign of a concern.
Guest Speakers
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Roula Choueiri, MD
Division Chief, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics University of Massachusetts Children's Memorial Medical Center UMass Medical School CDC Act Early Ambassador to Massachusetts (2017 to present) |
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Elaine Gabovitch, MPA
Instructor, UMass Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine & Community Health Family Faculty,UMass Medical School-E.K. Shriver Center (LEND) program. Former CDC Act Early Ambassador to Massachusetts (2011-2016) Former State Team Leader, Massachusetts Act Early program (2010-2016) |
Course Overview
This 40-minute archived training webinar will inform Massachusetts pediatric providers about the importance of developmental screening for all young children and the need for referral to developmental specialists for further evaluation and intervention of those young children at risk for developmental delays and disorders. Using a case study and supplementary materials, the webinar will describe how the state’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement programs (CFCEs) are using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) and the Social Emotional (ASQ:SE) screening tools to monitor development in young children in community settings by partnering with parents and families. Participants will learn about other Massachusetts CBHI-approved screening tools that they can use as complementary measures in their practices. The training webinar will describe the central role that CFCEs play for parents and families in Massachusetts as a hub for referral resources and services and as community/screening partners for healthcare providers.
Faculty Disclosures: All course faculty and course planning committee members have disclosed that they have no commercial interests related to this webinar.
This 40-minute archived training webinar will inform Massachusetts pediatric providers about the importance of developmental screening for all young children and the need for referral to developmental specialists for further evaluation and intervention of those young children at risk for developmental delays and disorders. Using a case study and supplementary materials, the webinar will describe how the state’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement programs (CFCEs) are using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) and the Social Emotional (ASQ:SE) screening tools to monitor development in young children in community settings by partnering with parents and families. Participants will learn about other Massachusetts CBHI-approved screening tools that they can use as complementary measures in their practices. The training webinar will describe the central role that CFCEs play for parents and families in Massachusetts as a hub for referral resources and services and as community/screening partners for healthcare providers.
Faculty Disclosures: All course faculty and course planning committee members have disclosed that they have no commercial interests related to this webinar.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the 40 minute webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of routine developmental screening as recommended by the AAP for children ages birth to five years old, using validated screening tools as part of developmental surveillance.
- Describe the validated screening tools approved for use in Massachusetts by MassHealth and the Children's Behavioral Health Initiative.
- Explain how free ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE developmental screenings are being conducted by early childhood programs in local community settings with parents and families.
- Describe a pediatric approach to follow-up screenings using Massachusetts CBHI-approved screening tools.
- List 3 resources that can assist providers in making connections to assistance for families.
Webinar Handout Materials
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A: Developmental Screening in Massachusetts Slides
B: Faculty Bios
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G1: Primary Care Provider's Guide to Developmental Screening
G2: An Early Care and Education Provider's Guide to Developmental Screening
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C: Webinar Case: Jackson's Story
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G3: A Compendium of Screening Measures for Young Children
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D: Pediatrics Article: Identifying Infants & Young Children with Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home
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H: Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Programs
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E: Developmental Screening Practice Algorithm
F: Mass Health Approved Standardized Behavioral Health Screening Tools
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I: Brain Building in Progress 101
J: School Readiness Pipeline
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L: Selected References & Resources
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For more information, please contact:
Elaine Gabovitch, MPA
Elaine.Gabovitch@umassmed.edu
MA Act Early State Team Leader | CDC Act Early Ambassador to Massachusetts
Instructor, Family Medicine & Community Health |Family Faculty, LEND Program
UMass Medical School/E.K. Shriver Center | 465 Medford Street, Suite 500 | Charlestown, MA 02129
Web: http://shriver.umassmed.edu | Web: www.MAActEarly.org
Screen early | Screen often | Screen all
Elaine Gabovitch, MPA
Elaine.Gabovitch@umassmed.edu
MA Act Early State Team Leader | CDC Act Early Ambassador to Massachusetts
Instructor, Family Medicine & Community Health |Family Faculty, LEND Program
UMass Medical School/E.K. Shriver Center | 465 Medford Street, Suite 500 | Charlestown, MA 02129
Web: http://shriver.umassmed.edu | Web: www.MAActEarly.org
Screen early | Screen often | Screen all